Portland Auto Accidents Lawyers

Auto Accidents Lawyers Greater Portland & Bend Areas

If you are offered a quick settlement after an auto accident in the Pacific Northwest, beware. Some insurance companies will attempt to settle serious injury claims before your injuries are healed and before the full extent of your injuries are known. Quick settlement is for the insurance company’s benefit, not yours. We can help you understand your rights and avoid settling for less than you deserve.

Auto accidents happen every day. While we never expect them to happen to us, statistics show that the average driver will be involved in about three accidents during his or her lifetime. While most of these accidents are relatively minor, many involve serious injury or wrongful death. Each year, millions of people suffer traumatic injuries in motor vehicle collisions.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident in the Pacific Northwest, it is important that you discuss your legal rights with an experienced attorney. Most accident victims only have a very basic understanding of the insurance claims process, and they do not realize the full extent of the compensation and reimbursement they are entitled to recover. Did you know:

You are entitled to have an attorney deal with the insurance companies on your behalf?

The insurance companies do not have to offer you full compensation? In fact, the insurance company objective is to offer you the least amount of money to settle your case.

You are entitled to recover your financial and non-financial losses? Non-financial losses include personal harms done to you or your family.

You are entitled to compensation for the current and future effects of your injuries?

If the insurance companies do not offer you a fair settlement, you have the right to take them to trial?

Unfortunately, far too many people settle their auto accident claims without a clear understanding of their legal rights. As a result, they end up settling for far less than they should. At D’Amore Law Group, we do not want this to happen to you. We are passionate advocates for auto accident victims and families who have lost loved ones in Oregon and Washington, and we have decades of experience fighting for those who deserve better. We can make sure the insurance companies treat you fairly, and we can help you understand your non-financial and long-term losses so that you do not unknowingly settle for less than you deserve.

“D’Amore Law Group has done more for me than I thought possible, and I am really grateful for their help. I was severely injured and needed surgery on my spine after I was hit by a car. When you’re in pain 24 hours a day it’s hard to focus on both getting well and handling the insurance chaos. Tom D’Amore and the lawyers and staff went above and beyond what I expected, and I would recommend them to anyone.” – D. Odom, Oregon

With decades of experience representing injured auto accident victims and families in wrongful death cases, we have seen it all when it comes to driver negligence and other causes of vehicle collisions. We handle all types of auto accident claims throughout Oregon and Washington, including those involving:

Q: What mistakes do I need to avoid when dealing with the insurance companies?

While it is important to promptly file a claim with your insurance company after an auto accident, it is equally important to avoid spending more time on the phone than is absolutely necessary. You should not let the insurance adjusters talk you into accepting a settlement before you know the full extent of your accident-related losses. To protect your claim for full compensation, it is also critical that you avoid mistakes such as:

Giving a recorded statement

Unknowingly say things that will hurt your case

Admitting or questioning your own fault in the accident

Minimizing your injuries

Letting the insurance company tell you where to go for repairs or medical treatment

Providing the insurance company with information about your diagnosis or medical care

Signing anything before you have it reviewed by an attorney

Q: What types of losses am I entitled to recover?

As an auto accident victim in Oregon or Washington, you are entitled to just compensation for your current and future financial and non-financial losses. This includes:

Current and future medical expenses

Other current and future out-of-pocket costs

Current and future loss of income

Loss of Enjoyment of Life

Emotional distress

Pain and suffering

Scarring and disfigurement

Loss of society, loss of support, loss of companionship, and other intangible losses

Q: How do you calculate future and non-financial losses?

Calculating future and non-financial losses after an auto accident is a process that requires complete and accurate information about the nature, extent, and effects of your injuries. In order to determine how much you are entitled to recover, we work closely with your doctors and trusted medical experts to assess your injuries and your long-term prognosis. We will work closely with you as well to understand all of the ways that your injuries impact your life.

Q: Is it okay if I did not seek legal representation immediately?

Yes. However, if it has been a while since your accident, it is important that you contact an attorney promptly. You have fixed time under Oregon’s and Washington’s statutes of limitations to bring your claim or your claim can be forever barred. However, it is important to take action as soon as possible to ensure that the evidence needed to prove your claim is promptly gathered.

Q: What if the driver who caused the accident was uninsured or underinsured?

If the driver who hit you claims to be uninsured or uninsured, the first thing you need to find out is whether this is in fact the case. He or she may simply have been trying to avoid having the accident reported to his or her insurance company. But, if the at-fault driver was in fact uninsured, you may still have several options for securing just compensation. Most of us have “Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage” on our policies. This means that if we get injured by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, we have coverage that will pay for losses under our own policy. Your attorney should also consider other sources of recovery. Were road conditions a factor in the accident? Was there an issue with road signage or traffic signals? Did someone’s brakes fail? There are numerous factors besides driver negligence that can cause and contribute to vehicle collisions. Our attorneys can help you explore all potential sources of financial compensation.

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If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an auto accident in Oregon or Washington, we want to hear from you. We will provide you with an honest and straightforward assessment of your legal rights, and we will help you make informed decisions about protecting your claim for maximum compensation. To get started with a free, no-obligation consultation, please call (503) 222-6333 or request an appointment online today.

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D’Amore Law Group has done more for me than I thought possible, and I am really grateful for their help. I was severely injured and needed surgery on my spine after I was hit by a car. When you’re in pain 24 hours a day it’s hard to focus on both getting well and handling the insurance chaos. Tom D’Amore and the lawyers and staff went above and beyond what I expected, and I would recommend them to anyone.